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Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) vs Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Motorola Moto G Power (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G Power (2021) X Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) 30Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A56 X
6.6"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB) vs Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)} 6 Advantages Motorola Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
+2.9GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (233GB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (20GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)28%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+385 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs266 PPI
+6.7"2%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+45W2 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
ModelGalaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A56 5G SM-A5660 Dual-SIMMotorola Moto G Power 2021 (3GB RAM)
Country or region availableChinaHong KongThailand
China, Hong Kong, Thailand
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/10/2025, Announced: 3/2/20251/14/2021
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 162.2 millimeters (3.05 x 6.39 in)75.9 x 165.28 millimeters (2.99 x 6.51 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI266 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1900nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1580 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 540 (1.3Ghz)Qualcomm Adreno 610 950Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 908692 (v10)
Geekbench: 3899 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR53GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (233GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/3.06"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
10-bit HDR
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Lightgray, Pink, Olive• Colors: Flash Gray, Polar Silver
• 10W charger in-box

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A56 (SM-A5660 256GB/8GB)Moto G Power (2021, 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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